Manager, Strategy and Operations Analytics, YouTube Ads GTM

This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus. Experience building data triangulation architecture to connect isolated data streams into a unified business view.Experience with advanced causal inference techniques, including incrementality measurement, observational studies, and attribution modeling.Experience working with sales or go-to-market teams in a global organization.Experience navigating business issues and shaping strategy in a fast-moving organization.Experience acting as a technical mentor in data science, guiding junior analysts and fostering a high-performing culture. You will serve as the technical anchor for the team, establishing a steady operational rhythm and transitioning from reactive data requests to proactive strategic initiatives, including AI-driven self-service analytics and complex data triangulation architecture.At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we share, and build community through our stories. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. Manage, mentor, and develop a team of analysts and data scientists to foster a high-performance and growth-oriented environment.Oversee the end-to-end delivery of analytical projects, dashboards, and insights for the YouTube Ads GTM organization, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.Establish operational standards and a steady rhythm of business to transition the team from a reactive "firefighting" state to a proactive strategic model.Lead the design and rollout of an AI self-service analytics strategy to automate data requests and scale insights across the organization.Translate complex data insights into business logic to present directly to Directors and Vice President (VPs), influencing strategic priorities and business planning.